Jul 31, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Liverpool manager Arne Slot reacts during the first half against Arsenal at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

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Marc Guehi Transfer News: Liverpool Handed Major Boost in Pursuit of Crystal Palace Defender

Jul 31, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Liverpool manager Arne Slot reacts during the first half against Arsenal at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Liverpool’s hopes of landing Crystal Palace Defender Marc Guehi have been given a major boost. The England international played the full 90 minutes in Crystal Palace’s Community Shield win over Liverpool before being replaced late on by 21-year-old Justin Devenny. Guehi has entered the final 12 months of his contract at Selhurst Park.

Despite Palace’s hopes of securing an extension, Guehi appears no closer to signing a new deal. Guehi is reportedly open to staying until 2026 before departing on a free transfer. In the aftermath of Sunday’s Community Shield triumph over Liverpool, Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish admitted that the Eagles may have to sell their captain this summer to avoid losing him for free next year.

Parish revealed that Palace rejected several bids from Newcastle United in January. He admitted that the club cannot risk losing both Guehi and former defender Joachim Andersen, who joined Fulham last summer, without a fee. Parish said,

“We’d have to do that, of course. For players of that calibre to leave on a free, it’s a problem for us unfortunately. Joachim [Andersen] went [to Fulham last summer] and we couldn’t afford to lose both.”

“We then had another bid [for Guehi] in January but that was a different situation. We’ll just have to see what happens. But, you know, it needs a new contract or a conclusion of some kind.”

🚨 Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish on Marc Guehi: “Of course, for players of that calibre to leave on a free, it is a problem”.

“It needs a new contract or a conclusion of some kind”.

Guehi won’t sign a new deal and exit in final 20 days is likely. 👀 pic.twitter.com/ztV8eU08nP
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 11, 2025

Liverpool Identify Marc Guehi As Primary Defensive Target

Following centre-back Jarell Quansah’s departure to Bayer Leverkusen, Liverpool have identified Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi as their primary defensive target. Guehi has been a key figure for Palace and is expected to feature prominently for England at the 2026 World Cup. Liverpool manager Arne Slot sees Guehi as a player capable of stepping into Liverpool’s defence.

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Guehi’s addition will definitely bolster the Premier League champions defense as the England defender has developed into one of the Premier League’s most dependable centre-backs in recent years. Palace are thought to value Guehi at around £40m but Liverpool are keen to negotiate a lower fee. The defender has also attracted strong interest from Arsenal and Chelsea.

The Premier League champions have already spent £270m this summer and recouped £170m in sales. The 24-year-old’s situation now gives the Reds a major boost as they weigh a move in the final weeks of the transfer window.

Arne Slot 🤝 Marc Guehi

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— Liverpool News (@LFCVine) August 10, 2025

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